Living the ACD experience: Witnessing unity and pride Education by Aaron Tommie - March 10, 2017 As participants and spectators, Natives from throughout the United States convened in early February for the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood. It was my second time attending the event, but I witnessed my first grand entry. Throngs of Native dignitaries, performers,
PECS service project wins accolades, helps African village Education by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2017 BRIGHTON — The efforts of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School elementary school students paid off in a big way, with a $500 check from the state for taking second place in the “Literacy Changes Our World” service project. Principal Brian Greseth, instructional coach Vicki Paige, Student Council Chairman Heith Lawrence, and students
Beadwork exhibit debuts at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum opened its newest exhibition, “Rekindled: Contemporary Southeastern Beadwork” in the west gallery. A reception was held for artists and guests Jan. 15 to celebrate the exhibit, which focuses on contemporary beadwork based on traditional styles created in the 1800s. The collection consists of beaded objects,
Living the ACD experience: Africa trip yields newfound respect, appreciation Education Featured Editorial by Aaron Tommie - February 8, 2017 In September 2016, my family and I traveled to Cameroon, a West African country, and primarily stayed in Limbe. Limbe is a beautiful city within a valley that overlooks the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean. Since my wife Marceline is from there, we spent a lot of time with
Ahfachkee students artwork on display at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Education by Beverly Bidney - February 8, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee kindergarten through fifth graders had what some artists wait a lifetime for: a show of their work at a museum. The young artists enjoyed the opening reception for the annual showcase at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on Jan. 24. The school’s visual arts program examines the artwork of some
Ahfachkee in midst of changes inside and outside classroom Education by Beverly Bidney - February 8, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — Change has come to the Ahfachkee School this year with the implementation of more project-based learning and will continue with the renovation and expansion of the school in the next year. Project and collaborative learning, which encourages students to work together to acquire knowledge and solve problems, is being
Literacy Week offers vast variety of book-related events for PECS students Education by Beverly Bidney - February 8, 2017 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School joined with schools statewide Jan. 23-27 for the Florida Department of Education’s ninth annual Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! The week was filled with fun activities to promote literacy and encourage students to keep reading to improve their skills. Guest readers, field trips to the Billy
Goal-oriented Ahfachkee Student Council takes office Education by Beverly Bidney - January 9, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — With parents, teachers and students watching, the Ahfachkee Student Council was sworn in by Principal Dorothy Cain at the school’s Dec. 6 Parent Teacher Student Organization meeting. Elected in late October, the five officers – President Mya Cypress, Vice President Janessa Jones, Secretary/Treasurer Eyanna Billie, Middle School representative
Real Life Children’s Ranch, PECS team up for Christmas celebration Education by Beverly Bidney - January 9, 2017 BRIGHTON — A Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Christmas tradition played out Dec. 6 as 24 kids from the Real Life Children’s Ranch in Okeechobee spent an evening enjoying Christmas carols sung in Creek, games, Indian Tacos and quality time with Santa. The annual gathering at PECS began about four years ago.
Hollywood Rez Torch Club wins national climate challenge Community Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - January 9, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood Rez Torch Club members from the Boys & Girls Club won a national environmental grand prize worth $25,000 from the Climate Superstars Challenge, a contest designed to raise awareness about climate change throughout the country’s communities. Sponsored by Samsung, the competition featured 185 Torch clubs across the nation
